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July 30, 2012 Vol. 16, No. 16
A bi-monthly digest of global and domestic industry trends and developments. Published by the Trade and Industry Information Center, Department of Trade and Industry Manila, Philippines Tel. (632) 895.3611 Fax (632) 895.6487 To subscribe, email: publications@dti.gov.ph Online: http://www.dti.gov.ph
In this issue Focus PHL business more upbeat in Q2 Inside DTI 1. DTI bats for pangasius marketing 2. DTI holds “Likhang PWD 2012” Good News, Philippines! 1. BPO sector pays P247B in wages this year 2. PHL sees 6.8-% export growth 3. S&P upgrades PHL credit rating 4. CALABARZON businesses to benefit from modern port MSME/OTOP News 1. DTI mounts ‘EATS More Fun in the Philippines’ food fair 2. DTI pushes new program for MSMEs 3. DTI holds MSME caravan in Zamboanga del Norte, Aklan 4. DTI joins Likhang Kabitenyo
Business Alert 1. DTI sets consultations, information drive on PHL trade bloc participation 2. Technical reporting standards set out on mining 3. BOC spares small traders on automated system 4. IT firms urged to diversify Consumer News 1. Stricter rules for bank lending seen protecting consumer rights 2. Banned beauty products still being sold 3. Buyers warned against fake Mongol pencils Features PBR: Efficient and faster service for MSMEs ASEAN Watch 1. DTI backs Uniqlo’s growth in PHL 2. Taiwan trade eyes more ventures Statwatch What’s New?
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Focus PHL business more upbeat in Q2
Vol. 16, No. 162
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ilipino business executives were more upbeat in the second quarter of the year – ranking second highest globally in having the proportion of optimists among their peers, the latest survey of Grant Thornton International Business Report showed. Survey results, released by audit, tax, and advisory services firm Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A), showed the Philippines at the optimism league tables in number two spot with a “balance” of 90%, just behind Peru’s 96% and at par with Chile’s ratio. Percentage “balance” is defined as the proportion of companies reporting that the optimistic trend has increased less those reporting it has decreased. P&A said the Philippines posted an eight-point increase in optimism from the previous quarter despite moderate expectations for key economic indicators, such as profitability and revenue.
Inside DTI 1. DTI bats for pangasius marketing
For the second quarter, a balance of 40% of local respondents expected increased profitability, just about the same as last quarter. P&A reported that Filipinos who were already employed can expect to be aptly compensated for the next 12 months. Notably, 80% of respondents planned to increase salaries either in line with inflation or by more than inflation, and none of the businesses intended to reduce pay. The Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) provides insight into the views and expectations of over 12,000 businesses per year across 40 economies. This survey draws upon 20 years of trend data for most European participants and 10 years for many non-European economies.
In the previous quarter’s survey, the Philippines was in fourth place, behind Peru with 90%; Brazil, 86%; and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 84%.
IBR is a survey of both listed and privately held businesses. The data for this release are drawn from interviews with 3,000 businesses from all industry sectors across the globe conducted in May to June 2012. The target respondents are chief executive officers, managing directors, chairpersons or other senior executives. (PDI 07/17)
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Merlyn Damaso, a food processor from Compostela Valley (ComVal), said the pangasius can be part of the family’s daily menu.
he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Region 11 has called on stakeholders to actively participate in the promotion of pangasius fish as a family staple.
DTI-11 Regional Director Marizon S. Loreto emphasized the need for an intensive marketing plan to make the public aware that pangasius fish is already available in the local market. “By having a sound and viable marketing plan, we can reap a number of opportunities from generating investments and jobs to cornering sales in the domestic and international markets,” Loreto said.
Damaso, who also sells pangasius burger patty and lumpia, is still experimenting on other pangasius preparations that she can produce eventually. She noted that the meat of this fish stays firm even when overcooked, a characteristic that makes it more palatable. Apart from satisfying one’s taste buds, the leftover of pangasius can also be processed into new products.
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“The pangasius skeleton can be processed into feeds,” pangasius grower My Lady Rose Domingo of Davao City said.
2. DTI holds “Likhang PWD 2012”
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he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently showcased the “Likhang PWD 2012” at the DTI Exhibit Showroom in Makati City in celebration of the 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week. This year’s theme “Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities in Economic Development,” aims to contribute and promote the full
Good News, Philippines! 1. BPO sector pays P247B in wages this year
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ith the projected industry revenues of roughly USD 13B, business process outsourcing (BPO) companies were expected to disburse approximately USD 5.85B in salaries alone this year, spending 40%-45% of their revenues to compensate their staff according to House Deputy Majority Leader Pasig Representative Roman T. Romulo. The industry is driving consumer spending up, helping create a recurring demand for goods and services in the country, Romulo said.
DTI-ComVal Program Manager Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque said his office is market-matching Damaso with possible institutional buyers particularly restaurants and hotels in Davao City.
employment of persons with disabilities (PWD). It also supports human rights-based initiatives for the economic development of PWDs. The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led the week-long NDPR Week celebration.
For this year, the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P) said the BPO sector was looking to generate 126,000 more employment opportunities in the country and earn additional USD 2B. The P247B worth of wages is equal to around 14% of the national government’s P1.82-T spending program this year, and larger than the budgets of the top five departments, he said. (PDI 07/06) BPO industry composition
He cited a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) survey which indicated that BPO workers on the average got P383,863 each in annual compensation.
Last year, the BPO industry posted USD 11B in revenues on a labor force of 638,000. BPO firms are expected to create some USD 27B in annual revenues and provide jobs for some 1.3M Filipinos by 2016.
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2. PHL sees 6.8-% export growth
Vol. 16, No. 164
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he Philippines is expected to register a 6.8-% export growth this year, reversing the contraction last year, as China is seen importing more electronics goods in the second half. This was according to Moody’s Analytics, which said that the latest slowdown in demand in China would likely be temporary. It said demand for electronics from the world’s second-largest economy will jump in the remainder of the year, benefiting electronics-exporting countries including the Philippines. Electronics accounts for 50%-60% of the Philippines’ export revenues. China is one of the Philippines’ biggest export markets. It was the fourth-biggest export market in April, accounting for nearly 11% of the Philippines’ total export revenue of USD 4.6B. “China has lost momentum in the second quarter, and this has hurt
3. S&P upgrades PHL credit rating
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tandard & Poor’s (S&P), one of the major international credit rating firms, raised the country’s long-term foreign currency rating from BB to BB+, just one notch below investment grade. Long-term foreign currency rating is one of the guides used by foreign investors in making investment decisions, such as whether or not to buy bonds sold by a government or do business in a country. S&P assigned a “stable” outlook on the latest credit rating. This means the rating is likely to remain the same within about a year until a new review is done. S&P said its decision was based partly on the government’s improving debt profile. Over the years, the government has gradually been trimming its debt
Philippine exports and production in recent months. But we expect China’s growth is at or near its trough so activity will pick up in the second half,” Moody’s Analytics Associate Economist for the Philippines Katrina Ell said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which monitors inflows and outflows of foreign currencies, said the latest demand indicator for Philippine exports was favorable. It said the book-to-bill ratio improved to 1.2% in March from 0.95% in the same month last year. Book-to-bill ratio, an indicator of future export earnings, is the ratio between the value of orders of goods sold by export-oriented firms and the value of their previous deliveries. A ratio above 1% indicates that growth in export revenues will likely increase in the succeeding months. (PDI 07/03)
burden—the proportion of its outstanding debts to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)— through measures that improve tax and revenue collection. The debt-to-GDP ratio, one of the key indicators closely monitored by credit rating firms, improved from 84% in 2004 to only about 50% to date. “The foreign currency rating upgrade reflects our assessment of gradually easing fiscal vulnerability, as the government’s fiscal condition improves its debt profile and lowers its interest burden,” S&P said. Moreover, the credit rating firm cited the Philippines’ much improved level of foreign currency reserves, which it said made the country able to meet its liabilities to foreign creditors and bond holders. (PDI 07/05)
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4. CALABARZON businesses to benefit from modern port
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usinesses in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (CALABARZON) can benefit significantly from the competitive and cost-efficient logistics and port services available at the Batangas Container Terminal (BCT), a modern port facility managed by publicly-listed Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI). ATI’s Vice President for Commercial and Marketing Sean James L. Perez said services needed by shippers are already seamlessly integrated in the BCT
MSME/OTOP News 1. DTI mounts “EATS More Fun in the Philippines” food fair
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he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted a national food trade fair dubbed “Eats More Fun in the Philippines” at the Megatrade Halls 2 and 3 of SM Megamall to showcase Filipino food products. The fair was held on July 12-15 to highlight the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week, which revolved on the theme “PINOY SME: Business Tayo!” Republic Act 9501 or the Magna Carta for MSMEs has set every second week of July as MSMED Week. Around 190 food producers and manufacturers from across the
2. DTI pushes new program for MSMEs
with the assistance of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC). “With complete port and ancillary services and proximity to importers and exporters facilities,CALABARZON businesses can realize greater operational efficiencies and cost savings by using BCT,” Perez said. With the port directly connected to modern infrastructures and major highways, BCT clients can increase truck turn-around time and the daily number of trips due to smooth traffic. (MAB 07/05)
country offered a variety of the finest fresh and processed food products. Vegetables and coffee from the province of Kalinga, honey and vinegar from Benguet, and bagnet and longanisa from Ilocos were among those showcased in the fair. MSMEs brought organic and unpolished rice from Nueva Ecija, desserts and other delicacies from Pampanga and Laguna, and malunggay food products from Batangas. Pinangat and pili products from Bicol, sukang pinakurat from Cebu, and fruit-flavored wines from Agusan del Sur were also among the food delights on sale.
he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing a new program that will equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with new technologies to improve the quality of their goods and productivity.
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quality and increase the economic clusters’ output.
DTI Secretary Gregory L. Domingo said the DTI will donate equipment such as packaging machines, and dryers or roasters that will help in improving product
“We are experiencing strong economic growth but that has not been felt by everybody and the way to do that is to spread it out throughout the country including the rural areas,” he said.
Domingo noted that MSMEs should be developed because of their significant contribution in achieving inclusive growth.
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3. DTI holds MSME caravan in Zamboanga del Norte, Aklan
Vol. 16, No. 166
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he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a two-day micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) caravan last July 4-5, 2012 at the Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. The first day of activities dealt with a dialogue on branding and intellectual property (IP) system. Part of the session was a discussion on requirements for registering inventions, brand names, company logo or trademark, and copyright. Also tackled were the product design trends for 2012 and the Philippine Development and Design Center of the Philippines’ (PDDCP) services. Consultations on product improvement through design innovation, products packaging, and labeling were also held. On the second day, Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) resource speakers talked about visual
4. DTI joins Likhang Kabitenyo
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he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Likhang Kabitenyo Foundation, Inc. (LKFI) held a month-long trade fair at Robinsons’ Place, Imus, Cavite on June 22-July 22 to promote Cavite’s products. The event showcased the high quality products and raw materials
Business Alert 1. DTI sets consultations, information drive on PHL trade bloc participation
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o get the private sector’s perspective on the country’s planned participation in the United States (U.S.)-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the government will conduct a series of consultation and information sessions with business groups. “Along with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Makati Business Club (MBC), we would be organizing some information sessions on this
merchandising which is seen to benefit those who want to participate in a trade fair. Moreover, DTI-Aklan and the Aklan Provincial Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (PMSMED) staged a three-day caravan on July 18-20 at the Ati-atihan Festival Hostel and Conference Center in Kalibo. DTI-Aklan Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena Jr. said the activity was part of the MSMED Week celebration, which gathered hundreds of MSMEs in the province. The caravan covered activities like Entrepreneurs’ Forum, Seminar on Effective Trade Center/SME Showroom Management, Visual Merchandising, Consultancy on Food Packaging and Labeling, Skills Demonstration on Advanced Beadworks, and Seminars on Wealth Management.
of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the province. LKFI advocates entrepreneurship among Caviteños and aims to promote the province as a business site. It also provides financial and product development assistance to help MSMEs improve their products to meet international standards. agreement in the third quarter of this year,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG) Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. said. These will be done with the assistance of the embassies of the nine countries that launched the TPP negotiations. The TPP negotiations originally included the U.S., Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Viet Nam.
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The TPP, a by-invitation-only economic bloc, recently invited Mexico and Canada to join the negotiations. Cristobal said the fact
2. Technical reporting standards set out on mining
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o keep the Philippine mining industry’s pace at par with global parameters, the standards on technical reporting as to the scale of reserves on minerals and resource exploration activities are being established.
preferring to have their own ways of accomplishing their reports. The geologists and mining experts have emphasized that the move aims to let only competent persons do the technical reporting on reserves estimates.
In a workshop, the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) and the Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines (SMEP) gathered inputs from mining and exploration experts/professionals on how to align local technical reporting with international standards.
“Technical reporting is very crucial in the minerals industry. It is key in guiding mining investments. Only geologists can report on the exploration results and mineral resources. Only metallurgical engineers can report on the mineral processing of ores, and only mining engineers can report on the ore reserves and mining feasibility studies,” GSP Representative Ciceron A. Angeles Jr. said.
In the past, technical reporting has never been discussed publicly in the Philippines, with practitioners
3. BOC spares small traders on automated system
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cting on the request of small traders, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exempted one-time exporters from the automated export documentation system’s (AEDS) implementation. “They (small-scale exporters) raised the issue that exporting was not their regular activity so they do not need
4. IT firms urged to diversify
that the member-states are talking to the Philippines is an encouraging sign that the country could also be invited to the TPP.
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ocal information technology (IT) firms can now look into offering non-voice services, as they must diversify their services given the opportunities available overseas. Australian Business Process Outsourcing Association (ABPOA) President Martin Conboy said the Philippine BPO sector is now number one in terms of providing voice services in the world. IT firms must consider offering other services that companies overseas may need such as data
to be registered with the BOC system immediately,” BOC Chief Ruffy Biazon said. Earlier, the BOC required all exporters and importers – big or small – to register in the client profile registry system (CPRS), which is part of the AEDS.
management, analytics, and animation, Conboy advised. He said companies in Australia, for instance, require such services. Given the declining number of IT graduates in Australia, it is difficult for Australian companies to find personnel who can offer those required services. While some IT firms in other countries may also offer the same services, he said Australian companies prefer Philippine firms given Filipinos’ skills and ability to speak English.
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Consumer News 1. Stricter rules for bank lending seen protecting consumer rights
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he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), together with financial regulators, is implementing enhanced rules and regulations for truth and transparency on bank lending. Circular 730, issued on July 2, 2011, provided banks a year to prepare for compliance with the rules which aim to enhance loan price transparency and improve disclosure practices for better consumer protection. The focus is on retail loans such as for small business, agriculture, and consumer loans that may be more vulnerable to unfair lending practices. Under the new rules, banks are required to charge interest on the outstanding balance of a loan
2. Banned beauty products still being sold
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he EcoWaste Coalition, a toxic chemicals watch group, has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prohibit traders in Baclaran who continue to sell banned cosmetic products that contain harmful amounts of mercury. The group said at least five banned skin whitening products are still being sold by businessmen in the area.
(PDI 07/01)
3. Buyers warned against fake Mongol pencils
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erol Corp., a wholly owned company of Newell Rubbermaid, the trademark owner of Mongol, issued a notice to the public regarding the rise of counterfeit Mongol pencils nationwide. The notice was issued due to reports of fake pencils bearing Mongol
at the beginning of an interest period. This rule prohibits charging “flat” interest rates and other methods, which misleadingly feature a markedly lower contractual interest rate than the actual Effective Interest Rate (EIR). The EIR computation is inclusive of finance charges such as interest, fees, service charges, discounts, and other charges incident to credit extension. This EIR, whether quoted annually or monthly, shall be the only rate quoted in all loan documents including the marketing materials. A standard format of disclosure must be provided to ensure that every borrower is provided with information that he or she needs to know about his or her loan that is simple and easy to understand. (MAT 07/04)
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Jiaoli Miraculous Cream Jiaoli 7-Days Specific Eliminating Freckle AB Set Miss Beauty Excellent Therapy Whitening Cream (gold, blue, and purple color) Miss Beauty Excellent Therapy Whitening Cream (gold, brown, and old rose color) S’Zitang Miraculous Cream
marks deceiving unsuspecting consumers, particularly parents and students. Berol Corp. is now preparing charges for the criminal prosecution of the owners of the establishments for violation of intellectual property (IP) rights. (TPS 07/02)
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Features PBR: Efficient and faster service for MSMEs
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o start a business, one must go to each of the mandatory agencies like the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for business name (BN) registration, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Social Security System (SSS), the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), and the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG). Jonahbelle Gupo of Alice Vegetable and Grocery Store of Lobo, Batangas, takes a one-and-a-half hour jeepney ride before she can get to the DTI field office in Lipa City. While DTI, SSS, and BIR are just within the city and can be accessed by jeep in just five minutes, she will have to travel to Batangas City to apply for Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth. Batangas City is about 22 km away from Lipa City and she will have to take a one-hour trip via jeepney. But not anymore. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are now finding it easier to register their businesses. With the launch of the Philippine Business Registry (PBR) in DTI-Batangas, applicants can now register their businesses with the DTI, BIR, Pag-IBIG, SSS, and PhilHealth within 30 minutes. “I thought it would take me one or two days, or even a week in applying for a business registration,” she said. When asked about her expectations in transacting with government offices, she replied, “It’s different now. I got my BN registration (certificate) in less than hour,” she said. Prior to coming to the DTI Office, Johnabelle browsed over the DTI website to check on the requirements. Since she is applying in her mother’s behalf, she would need to bring an authorization letter and two valid and government-issued
ID cards of the owner for verification purposes, plus the fully accomplished PBR application form signed by her mother. At the DTI office, the PBR teller requested her to provide complete information about the business including its location, address, contact numbers, business type, and email address. It is very important for an applicant, particularly a representative of the owner like Ms. Gupo, to know every detail of the business. An incomplete application form will not be processed by PBR. Remembering your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will also help you in the process. The PBR requires every applicant to provide his/her TIN since the Philippine Business Number (PBN) will be based on the applicant’s personal TIN. If the applicant has no TIN yet, the PBR system will generate one for him/her. In some cases where an applicant forgets his/her TIN, the PBR system searches for and validates the applicant’s TIN to facilitate application. Once all the requirements are presented and the application form completed, the PBR teller will encode the information. The applicant has to pay for the BN Certificate which corresponds to the business scope preferred by the applicant, and an additional P15.00 for documentary stamp. After the applicant has paid and received the official receipt, the PBR teller will then transmit the application to the other agencies to register and generate the Employer Registration Number (ERN) and Employer ID. In a couple of minutes, applicants can get their ERNs from the PhilHealth and SSS, Employer ID number from Pag-IBIG, and Business TIN from BIR.
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A system-generated email message confirming the business registration will be sent to the applicant’s email address. The message includes the PBN and ERNs from other government agencies. The applicant, after receiving the ERNs, should not forget to get the certificates from said agencies after complying with the agency-specific documentary requirements.
ASEAN Watch 1. DTI backs Uniqlo’s growth in PHL
When asked about her plans of establishing her own business someday, she quips, “Now that it’s easy to register a business, maybe I will have my own fashion boutique (in Lobo) named after me.”
So now that her mother’s business name has been registered, Gupo can go back to Lobo, surprise her
(An article written by DTI-Public Relations Office (PRO) Director Thelma Dumpit-Murillo published in The Manila Times on July 5, 2012).
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DTI Undersecretary for Trade and Investment Promotions Group (TIPG) Cristino L. Panlilio said.
he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is assisting Japan’s Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. to explore the local market for its Uniqlo stores in the Philippines as part of its Asian expansion plan. “We are helping the company grow its business in the Philippines to entice it to open up factories here,”
2. Taiwan trade eyes more ventures
mother, and tell her about the quick BN registration. The next step now is to apply for a business permit or license from their municipal hall in Lobo.
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ome 130-member delegation of Taiwanese investors and suppliers held top level talks with their Filipino counterparts before signing a pact of mutual assistance. The delegation was led by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in cooperation with the Taiwan External Trade and Development Council (TAITRA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). The Taiwanese delegation also met with the Board of Investments (BOI)
Uniqlo is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., a global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures, and sells apparels for men, women, and children.
headed by Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary for Trade and Investment Promotions Group (DTI-TIPG) Cristino L. Panlilio, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) led by PEZA Director General Lilia B. De Lima. TECO Representative Ambassador Raymond L.S. Wang was hopeful that Taiwan and the Philippines will continue to strengthen cooperative relationship to ensure a mutually beneficial economic future. (TMS 07/03)
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Title : Trade and Development Report, 1981-2011
What’s New? (A synopsis of selected book acquisitions at the DTI-TIIC library)
Publisher : UNCTAD Call Number : 00 000/03/ UNCTAD/2012
Philippine Postal Permit No. PM-04-08
This review revisits the concept of interdependence, which has shaped the TDR (Trade Development Report) policy analyses and recommendations for three decades. The paper also tries to explain the approach of the TDR to macroeconomic and financial policies in both developed and developing countries. It reviews TDR’s contribution to the debate about the shortcomings and the reforms of global governance in trade, finance, and macroeconomics. It also summarizes the TDR’s assessments of the failures and successes of development policy as well as its recommendations for development strategies, taking into account lessons from past experiences. The short concluding section discusses briefly some of the issues that remain topical and others that may become relevant for analysis in future issues of TDR.
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Title : Extractive Industries: Optimizing Value Retention In Host Countries Author : Sigam, Caludine et al. Publisher : UNCTAD Call Number : 02 000/02.07.01/SIG
STATWATCH
USD 27B Projected Philippine business process outsourcing (BPO) revenues by 2016
USD 13B Projected PHL’s BPO revenues in 2012
USD 11B Revenues generated by PHL’s BPO industry in 2011
USD 5.85B Salaries to be disbursed to PHL’s BPO employees in 2012
1.3M Targeted number of Filipinos employed in BPO industry by 2016
638,000 Individuals employed in BPO industry in 2011
P383,863 Annual salary received by a BPO employee in PHL in 2011
This paper examines ways in which local content in the extractive industries can be addressed. Part 1 describes the structure of the oil and gas and mining industries, including a discussion of the margins in the oil value chain as well as the stakeholders. Part 2 explains the positive and negative impacts of natural resources exploitation in host countries. Part 3 identifies the main challenges that developing countries face in optimizing value retention and examines ways in which they can be addressed. Part 4 presents three different country experiences of local industry development strategies in the extractive industries. The paper concludes with some policy implications and conclusions with regards to local content development strategies.
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